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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.61, 1,375.13 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.61, 1,375.13 and 300.36 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.61 : 1,375.13 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.61/1,375.13 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.61x = 1,375.13 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.61x = 413,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,032.55/916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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